self-evaluate

verb

To evaluate oneself.

Meanings

verbself-evaluate (third-person singular simple present self-evaluates, present participle self-evaluating, simple past and past participle self-evaluated)

present singular third person self-evaluates · participle present self-evaluating · participle past self-evaluated · past self-evaluated · alternative selfevaluate

  1. ambitransitiveTo evaluate oneself.

    It can be daunting to an employee when they first start self-evaluating, but over time it becomes more natural.

    2021 November 5, Megan Thompson, “The Benefits of Self Evaluation and Assessment”, in wethrive
    2 more examples

    The employee self-evaluates and assesses his skills and assets in any company while keeping track of his weaknesses.

    2024 January 4, “Know All About Self-Evaluation in an Organization”, in HROne

    Learning what self-evaluation means and how to self-evaluate is important if you want to take ownership of your actions in the workplace.

    2024 January 7, Indeed Editorial Team, “What does it mean to self-evaluate? (With benefits and tips)”, in Indeed

Origin

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APA

self-evaluate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/self-evaluate

MLA

“self-evaluate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/self-evaluate. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “self-evaluate,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/self-evaluate.

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